Buckinghamshire Mind shares national Mind's vision: We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect . With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem at some point in their lives, people need Mind more than ever. We deliver high quality community-based services across the county of Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire to reach out and ensure everyone with a mental health problem gets access to the help they need.
We currently employ over 60 staff based in three different sites (Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Chesham), are supported by more than 500 volunteers and have an active Service User Council to ensure our services are tailored to need.

We are looking for an interim Head of Operations to join the team.

Key details
Organisation: Mind- Buckinghamshire
Job Title: Interim Head of Operations 6 months FTC
Salary :40 000 per annum
Hours: Full time
Location: the successful candidate can be based in Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Chesham


The Interim Head of Operations will be responsible for the overall strategic operational management of all service delivery and for ensuring organisation wide quality and effectiveness. The postholder will lead, manage, develop and monitor operational processes, staffing structures and robust continuous quality improvement procedures, underpinning Buckinghamshire Minds continued sustainability and growth.
The postholder will also work with the Chief Executive to generate income through trust fundraising and responding to tender opportunities, to meet Buckinghamshire Minds goal of ensuring the long-term sustainability of services. The post holder will also support the Chief Executive in the planning and development of new business areas.

Person specification
Proven experience in a senior operational management role
Significant experience of managing/leading, motivating, developing and training staff.
Creative, with an excellent track record of securing funding for a charitable organisation from a variety of funding streams
Experience of compiling and interpreting performance data and reporting against fundraising and KPI targets.
Experience of Bid writing and presentations

We encourage applicants who are from underrepresented groups with protected characteristics, as we value having a diverse pool of applicants to find the best candidate

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact: Shweta Prabhakar Shweta.prabhakar@harrishill.co.uk 020 7820 7320

Closing date for applications 9 00 am Monday 11th January 2021